IT services EBIT increased 2 percent to $300 million. Operating income from IT services was 20 percent for the quarter.

“We are seeing higher confidence among our clients on the backdrop of positive macroeconomic developments, particularly in the US,” said Azim Premji, chairman of Wipro.

“We are seeing a pickup in large deal closures which has reflected in strong order book in the current quarter. Our clients look to technology to pursue growth and profitability and increase organizational agility,” said T K Kurien, executive director & chief executive officer of Wipro.

Wipro expects revenues from IT services to be in the range of $1,620 million to $1,650 million.

IT Services segment added 1,469 people in the quarter to 147,281 employees as of June 30, 2013.

Wipro added 28 new customers for the quarter.

“Wipro’s results were marginally lower than estimates. However, the 2-3 percent q-o-q growth guidance in Q2 FY14 revenues is stronger than expected. The company is more positive about the deal closure rate as well as the pipeline. This, along with the stable economic scenario in major developed economies, bodes well for the future growth of Wipro,” said Dipen Shah, head of Private Client Group Research, Kotak Securities.